Italy · 3 days · 18 stops
3 days in Verona – a ready-made itinerary
Verona sits in a loop of the Adige river, with a Roman amphitheatre, medieval squares and many churches. Day one covers the Arena and the old town squares, day two San Zeno, Castelvecchio and the view from Castel San Pietro, and day three Sirmione on Lake Garda. The stops are in walking order.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 18 stops
- Highlights
- Verona Arena, Basilica of San Zeno, Scaliger Castle, Juliet's House, Torre dei Lamberti
- Day trips
- Day trip to Sirmione on Lake Garda
- Where to stay
- Old town (Città Antica), Veronetta, Around Porta Nuova station
- Getting around
- The old town inside the river loop is small and you can reach almost everything on foot.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September and October are the nicest.
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Top things to do in Verona
15 places you should not miss in Verona – each one is in the plan below with a time and the way there.
Verona ArenaA Roman amphitheatre from the 1st century and one of the best preserved anywhere. In summer it hosts open-air opera.Day 1- Juliet's HouseA medieval house with the famous balcony from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The courtyard is small and often packed, so come early.Day 1
Torre dei LambertiThe tallest tower in the old town, right on Piazza delle Erbe. From the top you see across the rooftops to the hills.Day 1
Piazza dei SignoriA quieter square behind Piazza delle Erbe, framed by the old government palaces and with a statue of Dante.Day 1
Scaliger TombsGothic tombs of the Scaliger family, Verona's medieval rulers, behind a wrought-iron fence in the middle of town.Day 1- Basilica of San ZenoA Romanesque church with bronze doors, a large rose window and an altarpiece by Andrea Mantegna.Day 2
- CastelvecchioThe Scaligers' castle on the river, now a museum of sculpture and painting redesigned by the architect Carlo Scarpa.Day 2
- Castelvecchio BridgeThe castle's crenellated brick bridge over the Adige. Blown up in 1945 and rebuilt with the original stones.Day 2
- Verona CathedralA Romanesque cathedral with a striped façade. Inside hangs Titian's Assumption of the Virgin.Day 2
- Ponte PietraThe Roman stone bridge over the Adige, pieced back together after the war from the recovered stones.Day 2
- Castel San PietroThe hill above the Roman theatre with the best view of the old town and the river bend. Walk up the steps or take the small funicular.Day 2
- Scaliger CastleThe Scaligers' water castle at the entrance to the old town, with its own harbour basin. The walls look out over the lake.Day 3
- Grottoes of CatullusThe ruins of a large Roman villa at the tip of the peninsula, among olive trees high above the lake.Day 3
- Jamaica BeachFlat limestone slabs in clear water below the grottoes. A good place for a break by the lake before heading back to Verona.Day 3
- Piazza BraBack in Verona: the large square in front of the Arena with its wide promenade, the Liston – the city's meeting place in the evening.Day 3
Day 1
The Arena and the old town squares
Verona Arena
A Roman amphitheatre from the 1st century and one of the best preserved anywhere. In summer it hosts open-air opera.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Verona Arenaabout 5 min on foot
Juliet's House
A medieval house with the famous balcony from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The courtyard is small and often packed, so come early.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Juliet's Houseright next door
Piazza delle Erbe
The old market square on the site of the Roman forum, with market stalls, painted façades and places to eat all around.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Piazza delle Erberight next door
Torre dei Lamberti
The tallest tower in the old town, right on Piazza delle Erbe. From the top you see across the rooftops to the hills.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Torre dei Lambertiright next door
Piazza dei Signori
A quieter square behind Piazza delle Erbe, framed by the old government palaces and with a statue of Dante.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Piazza dei Signoriright next door
Scaliger Tombs
Gothic tombs of the Scaliger family, Verona's medieval rulers, behind a wrought-iron fence in the middle of town.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Scaliger Tombs
Day 2
San Zeno, Castelvecchio and Castel San Pietro
Basilica of San Zeno
A Romanesque church with bronze doors, a large rose window and an altarpiece by Andrea Mantegna.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Basilica of San Zenoabout 10 min on foot
Castelvecchio
The Scaligers' castle on the river, now a museum of sculpture and painting redesigned by the architect Carlo Scarpa.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Castelvecchioright next door
Castelvecchio Bridge
The castle's crenellated brick bridge over the Adige. Blown up in 1945 and rebuilt with the original stones.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Castelvecchio Bridgeabout 10 min on foot
Porta Borsari
A Roman city gate where Corso Porta Borsari begins its run to Piazza delle Erbe. Along the street and in the side lanes you will find osterie for lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Porta Borsariabout 10 min on foot
Verona Cathedral
A Romanesque cathedral with a striped façade. Inside hangs Titian's Assumption of the Virgin.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Verona Cathedralabout 5 min on foot
Ponte Pietra
The Roman stone bridge over the Adige, pieced back together after the war from the recovered stones.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Ponte Pietraabout 5 min on foot
Castel San Pietro
The hill above the Roman theatre with the best view of the old town and the river bend. Walk up the steps or take the small funicular.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Castel San Pietro
Day 3
Day trip to Sirmione on Lake Garda
Sirmione is outside Verona, on a peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Garda. Take the bus from Verona, or a regional train to Desenzano or Peschiera del Garda and then a bus – about an hour in total.
Scaliger Castle
The Scaligers' water castle at the entrance to the old town, with its own harbour basin. The walls look out over the lake.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Scaliger Castleright next door
Sirmione old town
Narrow lanes on the peninsula with gelato shops and places to eat, many with a view of the water.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sirmione old townabout 15 min on foot
Grottoes of Catullus
The ruins of a large Roman villa at the tip of the peninsula, among olive trees high above the lake.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Grottoes of Catullusabout 3.3 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Jamaica Beach
Flat limestone slabs in clear water below the grottoes. A good place for a break by the lake before heading back to Verona.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Jamaica Beachabout 30.9 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Piazza Bra
Back in Verona: the large square in front of the Arena with its wide promenade, the Liston – the city's meeting place in the evening.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Piazza Bra
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September and October are the nicest. July and August are hot, and during the opera season at the Arena the city and hotels are very busy. Winter is quiet, often foggy and cool, with Christmas markets in the old town before the holidays.
Getting around
The old town inside the river loop is small and you can reach almost everything on foot. For longer distances there are buses, for example from Porta Nuova station into the centre. A bus runs from the airport to the station. Lake Garda is reachable by bus or regional train.
Where to stay
Old town (Città Antica)
Right between the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe and the bridges. The nicest base for a short visit, but the most expensive.
Veronetta
Across the Adige below Castel San Pietro, with student bars and a slightly calmer feel. The bridges get you to the old town quickly.
Around Porta Nuova station
Handy for the trip to Lake Garda. The Arena is about a quarter of an hour on foot.
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Verona: frequently asked questions
What are the must-see sights in Verona?
The must-see sights in Verona are Verona Arena, Juliet's House, Torre dei Lamberti, Piazza dei Signori, Scaliger Tombs and Basilica of San Zeno. This plan links 15 of them into short walks over 3 days – with times, a map and tips.
Are 3 days enough for Verona?
Yes, for the old town and a day on Lake Garda. With more time, add the Valpolicella wine area, more towns on the lake or a day in Venice.
Is Juliet's balcony worth it?
The courtyard is small and usually crowded, and the balcony was only added in the 20th century. A quick look is enough – it is calmest early in the morning.
Can I see an opera at the Arena?
Yes, open-air opera is staged there in summer. Check dates and tickets on the festival's official site and book early for popular nights.
How do I get from Verona to Sirmione?
By bus straight from Verona, or by regional train to Desenzano or Peschiera del Garda and then a bus. Sirmione's old town is largely closed to cars.
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